Episode
Shroud Forgery Debate
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- May 13, 2026
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- 3256
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Summary
In this episode of The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin, Guy Powell interviews Christian apologist and theologian Tom Dallis. Tom explores why the Shroud of Turin continues to challenge skeptics and researchers alike. The conversation examines Jewish burial customs, Roman crucifixion methods, and scientific mysteries connected to the cloth believed by many to be the burial shroud of Jesus Christ. Topics include: • Jewish first-century burial practices • Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus • The Sudarium of Oviedo • Blood flow evidence on the Shroud • Why the image formation remains unexplained • Problems with the medieval forgery theory • Carbon dating controversies • Bayesian probability and forensic evidence • Why medieval artists could not reproduce these details • How the Shroud supports discussions about the Resurrection Tom also explains why the Shroud differs from known historical forgeries. He compares it to fake Dead Sea Scroll fragments and discusses why scientific testing continues to support the Shroud’s uniqueness. The interview connects faith, science, history, and biblical scholarship in a compelling discussion about the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and The Only Witness .